In this Gospel Revolution ( http://www.gospelrevolution.com ) video, Mike Williams talks about the fact that what we now know as the New Testament is a Catholic tradition. They are not the scriptures. Jesus said the Scriptures are the Law, the Psalms and the Prophets.
Peter put Paul's Epistles on the same level as Hebrew scriptures. 2Peter 3:15-16.."even as our beloved brother Paul...hath written unto you...his epistles... in which are some things hard to be understood,which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest as they do also the OTHER scriptures, unto their own destruction."
If only the Old Testament was considered scripture there would be no need to have the word "OTHER" in there. If the Epistles are not the "other" scriptures what is?
Very Interesting!! I actually agree with you about the scriptures. With the exception of John's vision in Rev, the NT is actually more of a "commentary" on the scriptures - a very valuable commentary! I disagree you about Paul and James disagreeing though.:) Not enough space here to explain fully, but you touch on it yourself when you say they both refer to the same OT example. What Paul calls "faith" James calls "works" (and so does Jesus!!) The "works of Abraham" IS FAITH IN ACTION.
Peter put Paul's Epistles on the same level as Hebrew scriptures. 2Peter 3:15-16.."even as our beloved brother Paul...hath written unto you...his epistles... in which are some things hard to be understood,which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest as they do also the OTHER scriptures, unto their own destruction."
If only the Old Testament was considered scripture there would be no need to have the word "OTHER" in there. If the Epistles are not the "other" scriptures what is?
recshooter 6 months ago
Very Interesting!! I actually agree with you about the scriptures. With the exception of John's vision in Rev, the NT is actually more of a "commentary" on the scriptures - a very valuable commentary! I disagree you about Paul and James disagreeing though.:) Not enough space here to explain fully, but you touch on it yourself when you say they both refer to the same OT example. What Paul calls "faith" James calls "works" (and so does Jesus!!) The "works of Abraham" IS FAITH IN ACTION.
Chrissiela 6 months ago